Klipsch RP-500C II - Center Speaker

Klipsch RP-500C II – Center Speaker

Clear, dynamic dialogue for immersive home cinema. The Klipsch RP-500C II delivers articulate, powerful and highly detailed center-channel performance, ensuring voices and on-screen action sound lifelike and immediate.

• 1" Titanium LTS tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix® horn for precise high-frequency detail
• Dual 5.25" Cerametallic™ woofers for controlled midbass and strong vocal presence
• Wide horizontal dispersion for multi-seat theatre setups
• Premium Reference Premiere II cabinetry and finishes

Product Overview

The Klipsch RP-500C II is a high-efficiency center channel designed to deliver clear and impactful dialogue in home cinema systems. As part of the Reference Premiere II series, it features upgraded driver materials, improved horn geometry and a refined cabinet structure to enhance accuracy and reduce distortion.

Its compact footprint makes it easy to integrate into media furniture or stands without compromising acoustic performance. Despite its smaller size compared to larger Klipsch centers, the RP-500C II offers impressive articulation and surprising dynamic capability.

Listening Experience

The RP-500C II offers a focused, natural and highly intelligible presentation. Dialogue is rendered with exceptional clarity, maintaining articulation even during complex or loud scenes. The titanium tweeter provides precise, airy high frequencies, while the dual 5.25" Cerametallic woofers deliver tight midbass energy and strong vocal presence.

The result is a center speaker that keeps voices anchored firmly to the screen with a convincing sense of realism and emotional immediacy.

Recommended Room Size

This center speaker is ideal for small to medium-sized home cinema rooms. Its efficient design and wide horizontal dispersion ensure consistent performance even when seating extends beyond the central listening position.

Amplifier Pairing

The RP-500C II performs best when paired with AV receivers delivering 80 to 120 watts per channel. We specifically recommend:

• Onkyo – dynamic, articulate multichannel amplification
• Integra – premium home theater electronics with excellent clarity and control

These brands provide the clean power and responsiveness needed to reveal the speaker’s full clarity and dynamic expression.

Ideal Applications

• Primary center channel in small to medium home theaters
• Systems prioritizing dialogue intelligibility and vocal precision
• Dolby Atmos and DTS:X setups using Klipsch Reference Premiere II speakers
• Media room installations requiring a compact yet powerful center speaker

Technical Specifications

• Type: Center channel speaker
• Tweeter: 1" Titanium LTS tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix® horn
• Woofers: Dual 5.25" Cerametallic™ woofers
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
• Sensitivity: Approx. 96 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
• Recommended amplifier power: 80–120 W per channel
• Frequency response: Designed for clear and precise dialogue reproduction
• Placement: Horizontal, on furniture or a dedicated stand
• Finish: Premium Reference Premiere II finishes

Why Choose the Klipsch RP-500C II?

The Klipsch RP-500C II is the perfect choice for listeners who want crisp, articulate and powerful center-channel performance without requiring a large enclosure. Its efficient, dynamic sound and high-quality engineering make it a standout option for compact to mid-sized home cinema systems.